Laura Lucas to Direct MSN Program

Assistant Professor Laura Lucas has been appointed to the role of MSN program director.

Dr. Lucas has been a full-time faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing since 2013. Prior to that and while working at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she was a part-time faculty clinical instructor beginning in 1992. With many years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse, she has served the school as faculty in the Foundations lab setting, as clinical coordinator for the Childbearing course, and as theory coordinator for Health Assessment. As an advanced practice clinical nurse specialist, she continues to provide consultation and advocate for support for families during their pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

Congratulations, Dr. Lucas!

Welcome, Jian Li!

Jian Li joins the SON this week as a research data analyst, coming to us from New York University, School of Global Public Health. Welcome aboard!

Welcome, Mitra Asgarinik!

The Instructional Design, Technology, and Support Team (IDTS) is excited to welcome Mitra Asgarinik to the SON this week. Mitra will join the team as an instructional designer. She is passionate about quality educational experiences and has worked with graduate nursing programs.

Welcome, Francesca Henry!

Francesca Henry joins the SON this week as assistant director for MSN (Entry into Nursing) recruitment. Welcome to the SON, Francesca!

2 Grants for PhD Student Mickey Dhir

PhD student Mickey Dhir has received the Sigma/Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Grant research grant, established to encourage research career development of nurses through support of clinically oriented HIV/AIDS research and increase the number of HIV studies being done by nurses. This includes studies focused on HIV prevention, symptom management, promotion of self-care and adherence. He also received an Option B Scholarship to attend the 2023 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), September 6-9 in Washington, DC. Congratulations, Mickey!

Center for AIDS Research Annual Meeting September 15

Join the Center for AIDS Research for the Annual CFAR Meeting on Friday, September 15 (registration required). Itinerary: Scientific Presentations Time: 8:30 – 11:40am Location: JHSPH Sheldon Hall, W1214 B. Frank Polk Lecture Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm Location: JHSPH, Sommer Hall, Rm E2014 CFAR Poster Session & Lunch Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm Location: JHSPH Feinstone, E2030 For more information, please contact Anne Efron and Eileen Martin at [email protected].